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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Girl 2022
10 October 2022
Today, as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, how many ten-year-old girls are able to look forward to realizing their full potential? A girl’s life should begin the way every life should: as an open book in which she writes her own story.
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Window of opportunity to prevent famine in Somalia is closing
05 September 2022
Joint statement on behalf of the Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, 05 September 2022.
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the devastating floods in Pakistan
02 September 2022
Our hearts go out to the people of Pakistan during this devastating time, as heavy monsoon rains have flooded a third of the country, affecting more than 33 million people, of whom an estimated 650,000 are pregnant women. We are deeply saddened by the destruction, and are working with the Government, our United Nations and NGO partners to support the humanitarian response and secure a speedy recovery from this disaster.
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Statement of the Executive Director to the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board 2022
31 August 2022
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Second Regular Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS on 31 August 2022.
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Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem at condolence meeting for Dr. Nafis Sadik
26 August 2022
Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem at condolence meeting for Dr. Nafis Sadik, held at the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, Friday 26 August 2022.
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Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Humanitarian Day 2022
16 August 2022
Around the world, there are multiple intersecting and complex crises affecting humankind – from conflict to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, from escalating climate impacts to sharp commodity price increases. Millions of people have lost loved ones, homes, and jobs. Far too many experience hunger and insecurity each day and lack access to basic services. Women and girls disproportionately bear the brunt of these crises and their aftermath. Their rights and choices are often relegated as nice-to-haves – yet sexual and reproductive health and protection services are more than must-haves, they are life-saving.
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Afghanistan: An escalating crisis for women and girls
15 August 2022
Statement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the passing of Dr. Nafis Sadik
15 August 2022
I am profoundly saddened to learn of the death of former Executive Director of UNFPA Dr. Nafis Sadik, proud champion of choice and tireless advocate for women’s health, rights and empowerment.
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Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the Wadadli Action Platform
09 August 2022
Excellencies, Esteemed partners and friends, Dear young people, I thank the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the cohosts for convening us on the Wadadli Action Platform – a name reflecting the indigenous origins of this beautiful society.
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World Population Day Statement 2022
07 July 2022
World Population Day offers a moment to celebrate human progress. Our world, despite its challenges, is one where higher shares of people are educated and live healthier lives than at any previous point in history. Societies that invest in their people, in their rights and choices, have proven time and again that this is the road to the prosperity and peace that everyone wants—and deserves.
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Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 2022 High Level Political Forum Town Hall meeting on “Building back better and advancing the SDGs”
05 July 2022
Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 2022 High Level Political Forum Town Hall meeting on “Building back better and advancing the SDGs” - 5 July 2022, United Nations, New York.
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Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 30th International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) Annual Conference Transforming Global Governance for Social Justice: Feminist Economics and the Fight for Human Rights
30 June 2022
Remarks by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at the 30th International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE) Annual Conference Transforming Global Governance for Social Justice: Feminist Economics and the Fight for Human Rights - 29 June 2022, Geneva, Switzerland.
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